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A strategy many students consider when deciding what to do in college is to join a Level 6 course in an area they are interested in before committing to the Level 8 degree. These courses tend to be shorter, have lower entry requirements and graduates can gain entry to year two of an Honours Bachelor Degree.

Whether you are already working in human resource management or learning and development and want to validate the expertise you have gained, or you are starting out and want to get your first role in HR or L&D, a CIPD accredited qualification from National College of Ireland will be valuable to you in your career.

Dia duit! I'm Oluwashola (Shola) Akanni from Nigeria. I have a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and gained IT experience in data, banking, and telecommunications. I wanted to gain the masters edge to secure a role in a global company so I explored postgraduate study options. I chose the MSc in Cloud Computing at National College of Ireland. I chose Ireland as my study abroad destination as it is an English-speaking country with a rich and diverse culture. Many global companies have a presence here and it was ranked as the 3rd most peaceful country in the world in 2023 by the Institute for Economics & Peace in 2023.

Deciding between a full-time or part-time postgraduate programme is a significant decision to make, with many factors that you will need to be take into consideration.

Choosing a field of study is a big decision as it can shape your career and future opportunities. At National College of Ireland, we understand the importance of making an informed choice, especially when it comes to closely related fields like Accounting and Finance.

The award-winning Career Development and Employability Service at NCI supports students as they transition to graduate employment by building skills which enhance their career prospects. Working in partnership with industry, the Careers Team deliver a number of key events such as CV workshops, interview training, networking opportunities and career information sessions to help students develop the confidence to succeed in their career.

Now this is amazing news to shout about: current Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) student, Naoise Howley, will represent Ireland at the World Lacrosse Women's Under 20 Championship in Hong Kong in August! In this interview, she shares her path to being selected for the team and her excitement at the opportunity ahead, along with insights into studying ECEC and advice for anyone considering their CAO choices at this crucial time when students have one last chance to change their course preferences before the Change of Mind closes on the 1st July.

At National College of Ireland, we understand that the demands of a busy lifestyle can impact your decision to return to education. Therefore, we have designed accelerated business courses which are delivered in a flexible, intensive way to ensure that you can work towards your undergraduate degree while keeping up with multiple commitments such as work and family life.

Aiming to take his career to the next level and having set a goal of becoming a CEO, Alan Roche attended an MBA taster event at National College of Ireland. He discovered that this degree, which is a highly regarded and much-sought-after qualification, could give him the confidence and credibility to lead and drive the growth and success of his organisation.

The CAO Change of Mind facility will close at 5pm on Monday 1st July 2024. This facility allows students to change the order of their course choices right up until this deadline, meaning you can explore your study options for a little while longer.